2009 Toyota YARIS LIFTBACK - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback has not received an overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it scored 5 stars for the driver-side front crash rating, 4 stars for the passenger-side front crash rating, 5 stars for the driver-side side crash rating, and 3 stars for the passenger-side side crash rating. The rollover rating is 4 out of 5, indicating a relatively low rollover risk.

Unfortunately, this model does not come equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, or lane departure warning features, which are essential for advanced safety systems. Additionally, there have been 101 complaints reported for this vehicle, along with 10 recalls and 2 investigations.

Overall, while the Yaris Liftback performs well in certain crash test scenarios, the lack of advanced safety features and the relatively high number of complaints and recalls raise some concerns about its overall safety and reliability. Drivers may want to consider these factors when evaluating this vehicle for purchase.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

101

Recall Count

10

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback 2-DR w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback 2-DR w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback 2-DR w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback 2-DR w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2009 Score 2016 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2009 Score 2016 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2009 Score 2016 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2009 Toyota YARIS LIFTBACK

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"i have been waiting since 8/26/2022 for the part to correct the recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-01-08

Complaint:
"i am located in strassen, luxembourg (europe) and take my car to the toyota dealership (toyota, 6 zai bourmicht, l8070 bertrange) here for service. i am returning to the united states december 2020 and require all recall issues to be address prior to exit inspection. upon request to the luxembourg toyota to address the recall issue on the front passenger airbag inflator, representatives stated they are not obliged to correct this issue nor not provide documentation regarding inability to address the issue. this is a request for assistance in the form of an official written report."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-11-11

Complaint:
"i was traveling on hwy 58 turning onto hwy99 . construction had it down to 1 lane. was going approx. 35 mph when my front driverside tire blew out, sent car in to a right turning motion in to cement dividers. airbag deployed but did not air up. airbag came out like tube right into my chest. was taken to hospital from accident. where they concluded that i had 3 broken ribs."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-08-10

Complaint:
"initially the dealer did not have the recall item(s) in stock. eventually the dealer received partial parts and other part was backordered. finally, i was told the parts were in to bring my vehicle in for the recall work. the work was completed, however, as soon as i returned home the airbag panel on the driver side detached from the area covering the airbag assembly. i took the vehicle back to the dealer immediately and they attempted to connect the panel. i have taken the vehicle back to them on two occasions for the same issue and each time they have attempted to push the panel back in place. the panel is now hanging again exposing the airbag assembly on the driver's side. i'm afraid the airbag may deploy with the parts being exposed. i think the dealer broke something that keeps the panel in place and is not doing what really needs to be done to assure my safety...i don't know what else to do about this other than contacting you guys and perhaps the toyota zone office. what is your suggestion? i have been pushing it back in place often myself since that time and now it just will not stay in place."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-09

Complaint:
"takata recall. on january 12,2018 i was involved in an accident. a vehicle cut me off and i hydroplaned when braking. there were massive storms occurring. my concern is that my airbags never deployed. i slammed very hard into the median resulting in some lingering back soreness and truthfully a fear of driving in the rain. i received a mailer last week notifying me that this vehicle is now part of an airbag recall. seen by the photos below, there is no reason why these airbags did not deploy. something was not right here."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-12-01

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, but it was not determined if the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. there was one injury that required medical attention. the contact suffered from severe pain and complications from a prior medical procedure. it was unknown if the dealer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-04-01

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) was received in january of 2017. after contacting the dealer (heritage toyota in owings mills, md) and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-02-01

Complaint:
"your website, recalls by vin# states, drivers air bag may not deploy. i have brought the car to the toyota dealer and they do not recognize this recall. please advise."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-04-02

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns 2009 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced the failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-02-06

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-09-06

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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